2024-10-13 21:59:00
LOU won easily against Stade Français at the end of the sixth day of the Top 14 (35-3).
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Impregnable rear triangle, Dumortier finally scores
LOU owes a lot of credit to its back triangle with two goal-scoring wingers and an untouchable Niniashvili. The Georgian full-back was a real top performer with 116 meters covered and 8 defenders beaten. His participation in Ioane’s first try and his devastating hooks undermined the Stade Français defense. The Italian international also took advantage of this to travel 103 meters and eliminate 6 opponents.
More good news, Ethan Dumortier finally scores a try, his first of the season. After a more than complicated 2023-2024 season, the French international participated in his team’s offensive festival and received compliments from his teammates. A perfect evening for LOU who took the opportunity to move up to 4th place in the rankings.
Baptiste Couilloud received 19/19
How far will it go? The LOU scrumhalf has just scored, with his brace, his 18th and 19th tries of the year 2024 in as many games played. Huge stats that show the 27-year-old’s brilliant form. Malice, intelligence and success, an explosive cocktail that smiles on the Lyonnais and his training company.
Gerland, a fortress that has become impregnable
The Gerland Stadium is not a wolf trap, but it remains comparable. Stade Français was the last team to defeat Lyon at home in November 2023, and the Rhône residents have closed the circle by having the upper hand over Stade Français. A good way to start the season with the fourteenth consecutive success at home and to climb towards the heights of the Top 14.
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Red alert among the Pink Soldiers
The data is becoming worrying for the Stade Français. No points deducted and a 13th place in the standings synonymous with the relegation zone. A messy offensive game (11 defenders beaten against LOU’s 31) and a defense at bay that failed to contain Lyon’s attacks. The “Pink Army” has its work cut out for it this season and will have to find solutions quickly to avoid remaining at the bottom of the table.
A fatal indiscipline for the Parisians
Aside from the number of fouls committed (11), the Stade Français cruelly lacked the will to win this match. Apart from a few players like Joe Jonas, who gave some energy from the bench, the Parisians appeared apathetic and without a solution against an LOU who brought out the steamroller for the occasion. A worrying performance, given that next Saturday the club will be away again against Castres.
Léo Barré unrecognizable
Five tackles of which three were missed, two attackers trying to recover kicks, Léo Barré showed us his worst face this Sunday evening. The Parisian full-back was like his team, off target, and was immediately taken off in the 53rd minute in place of Joe Jonas who showed a much better face than his teammate. An evening to forget for the 22-year-old.
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